Biopolymers for Drug Delivery Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The growing interest in utilizing biopolymers for developing drug delivery systems stems from their notable and multifaceted advantages, setting them apart from conventional polymers. Biopolymers offer a plethora of benefits, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, renewability, affordability, and widespread availability, all of which are crucial for creating materials applicable in the biomedical realm. Derived from natural sources, such as plants, animals, or microorganisms, biopolymers have gathered substantial attention in innovative drug delivery systems, including oral, parenteral, and transdermal routes. These systems enable increased drug payload, controlled drug release, and targeted drug delivery as well as cytocompatibility, showcasing the versatility and potential of biopolymers in modern pharmaceutical applications.

The primary aim of this Special Issue, on “Biopolymers for Drug Delivery Applications”, is to compile recent discoveries and advancements in biopolymers for drug delivery purposes. It welcomes contributions in the form of original research or review articles, encompassing a wide spectrum of biopolymer research. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the chemical modifications of biopolymers; their synthesis, characterization, and application; preparations of targeted biopolymer-based drug delivery; the delivery of biomaterials; and novel drug delivery strategies aimed at enhancing the adaptability and safety of biopolymers.

Dr. Yogesh Baburao Sutar
Prof. Dr. Piotr Kurcok
Guest Editors

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